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洗洗

xǐxi
verb #7,976

Meanings

  1. 1 to have a quick wash; to give something a wash
  2. 2 to wash up (casual/light action)

Characters

洗
xǐ
to wash
Reduplication of 洗 - makes the action sound casual, brief, or gentle.

Examples

HSK 1
吃饭前先洗洗手。
Chīfàn qián xiān xǐxi shǒu.
Wash your hands before eating.
HSK 2
这些衣服该洗洗了。
Zhèxiē yīfu gāi xǐxi le.
These clothes need a wash.
HSK 3
你去洗洗脸，精神一下。
Nǐ qù xǐxi liǎn, jīngshen yīxià.
Go wash your face and freshen up.

Tips

grammar
Verb reduplication (AA pattern) softens the action, making it sound casual or suggesting a brief attempt. Compare: 洗 (wash) vs 洗洗 (have a quick wash). Other examples: 看看 (take a look), 想想 (think about it), 说说 (have a chat about it).

Stroke Order

洗 xǐ